Lag or Log phase?

In microbiology there is things that are called log and lag phases in growth rates.

The log phase is when the growth of a microorganism is optimal in it's surroundings and they multiply very rapidly. The lag phase is when the resources are running out and the numbers reach their peak before they start dying off.

Many churches seem to have moved into a lag phase, figuratively speaking, where we have grown in the past, used up all our resources without replenishing them (ie soldiers who don't tithe) and the church is growing tired because there are only a few that do all the work while the others seem to just sit around and watch.

Last night we had our youth Bible study where we are looking at what we can do to grow the church, take responsibility of it and grow disciples. If we all did what we are called to do, we will work perfectly together as a body works - hence be the body of Christ. Parts of the body don't use all the resources, but they must work together since if one part of the body suffers, all suffer together.

If we all saved 2 people every year, in 20 years, half the number of the present population will be saved!!

Unity, is the key for the church to thrive. Ideally, if everyone had the attitude of putting in and not just taking and using all the resources that the church has to offer, but rather thought what can we offer to resource the church, it would all run itself, smoothly.

Let's put the church back into the 'log' growth phase again, growing and healthy. Surround the church with health and nutrients, prayer and service.

"Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day."

Acts 2:41